Literary escapades enlighten and entertain in this boundary-pushing collection. This off-the-wall collection of character sketches paints eccentric women in darkening shades of realism. George Bowering’s "10 Women" crosses the... Read More

The facts of sex and inheritance cannot explain away human emotion in this strong, science-themed story collection. “People like to pretend that our genes define the truth for us. But I assure you that’s not the case,” a character... Read More

These retellings of Greek myths add valuable touches and character development to familiar tales. Ancient Greek myths endure largely because they’re good stories. In Arcadian Nights, John Spurling expertly retells those stories,... Read More

Barrett’s fresh and irreverent voice demands to be heard in this riotous and biting satire. A. Igoni Barrett’s stunning debut novel, "Blackass", provokes laughter, tears, guilt, and rage as it plumbs the depths of racist and sexist... Read More

A medical crisis challenges a transatlantic friendship in this understated dual account of betrayal and disability. Michèle Halberstadt is a film producer as well as a journalist and author. In her latest novel, "Mon amie américaine",... Read More

This realistic, wholesome love story emphasizes the significance of faith. As Candace Calvert’s "Step by Step" illustrates, belief in God does not mean an automatic end to pain. This Christian romance novel realistically portrays how... Read More

Two men struggle with custody issues in this memorable story about moving toward self-acceptance. In "Until September", Chris Scully has composed the romantic, contemporary story of an unlikely pair of new parents. Archer Noble and his... Read More

In this superior work of historical fiction, a black laundress is accused of murder in a town dominated by Jim Crow. This riveting first novel, inspired by real events, tells a harrowing tale of an honorable man in a dishonorable world.... Read More